Welcome Back! Together at Soundview, We Are Ready for What’s Ahead!
The countdown is on! With just two weeks left to register, now is the time to secure your place at the Soundview Spring Benefit which is our most anticipated event of the year. Don’t miss this incredible evening of celebration, connection, and generosity as we come together to support our students and strengthen our community. Reserve your spot today and be part of something truly special!
Dear Soundview family,
Welcome back from Midwinter Break! Whether your time away included travel, special outings, or simply a slower pace at home, I hope it offered moments of rest and renewal. It has been a joy to welcome students back to campus and feel the energy return to our classrooms and hallways. We closed the week with three wonderful events on Friday. One featuring our all-school assembly led by the Grade 3/4 classes, our monthly Community Coffee, and an Afternoon Orchestra Concert featuring our Grade 5 & 6 musicians, which was a celebration of growth and collaboration! You can view photos from the assembly and performance below.
Head of School Search Update
The search for Soundview School’s permanent Head of School is underway! An important step in this process is hearing from parents about your thoughts on the key attributes for our permanent Head of School. Please complete this short Soundview School Survey from our consultants at the Educators Collaborative and let us know your thoughts. It should only take 10-15 minutes.
Please note: The survey closes at 12pm on March 6th. We are currently exploring options for a virtual focus group for parents in the coming weeks if there is interest. Please stay tuned for details. Questions? Email Board President Shawn Heidel at shawnheidel@gmail.com or Joan Beauregard from the Educators Collaborative at jbeauregard@educatorscollaborative.com.
To read more about our process, search committee, and timeline, visit the Head of School Search page on our website.
Spring Benefit
As we step into this season together, our Spring Benefit reminds us that the next chapter starts with us. The March 13 registration deadline is quickly approaching for the Soundview Spring Benefit on March 28 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, and we truly need every member of our community there. This evening is more than a celebration; it is an investment in our students and a commitment to sustaining the ethical, rigorous, and compassionate education that defines Soundview. The future we envision for our school begins with the choices we make and the support we show today.
Please join us as we write this next chapter for our students, together.
Register now.
Secure childcare for the evening.
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Want to help sponsor the event with your company or make a personal contribution to help offset the cost? Reach out to our Director of Advancement, Ryan Wasserman.
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Major Dates: 2026-2027 School Year
As we look ahead, planning for the 2026–2027 school year is underway. Major dates for next year can be found HERE, with the full academic calendar to be published later this spring. For planning purposes, Dolphin Day will be on Tuesday, September 8, with the first day of school on Wednesday, September 9.
Need a refresher from the February 13 updates? You can find them on our website.
A few key dates, events, and opportunities for February and early March:
Community Projects
Grade 8 student, Sonya, is leading a supply drive next week from March 2-6 to support children with cancer by creating craft kits to help make hospital stays a little brighter. Her goal is to assemble 100 kits, and she needs our help! She is collecting items such as string, beads, bead charms, origami paper, chains, sequins, charms, pom-poms, and ribbon (new or gently used and in very good condition). Donation boxes will be located in the main hall near the office. Thank you for helping Sonya bring comfort and creativity to children who need it most.
Community Coffee
Join us for our next Community Coffee on Friday, March 6, from 8:40 am - 9:20 am in the Language Lab, just before the all-school assembly led by our Grade 1/2 students. These gatherings offer a great chance to connect and share conversation, everyone is welcome! Parking is available in the gravel lot beginning at 8:30 a.m. Additional dates can be found on the Community Calendar or via the printable version.
If you missed any recent ParentEd Talk recordings, they are available to view HERE, and the password for access is edTalks*2526. It is sure to spark engaging conversation at our next Community Coffee!
Upcoming Non-School Days for Students
Monday, March 9: Faculty & Staff In-Service Day. Please note that no childcare or extracurricular clubs will be available on this day.
ParentMap ParentEd Talk
We’re excited to invite families to our next ParentEd Talk featuring Neuroscientist, educator, and author, Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, Ph.D. His presentation, The EdTech Wake-Up Call: Rethinking Digital Learning for Kids, examines how excessive technology use can undermine kids’ learning and attention. Join us on Tuesday, March 10, at 12:00 pm, and plan to continue the conversation at our next Community Coffee.
Families can register for the full ParentEd series using the complimentary ticket password: SOUNDVSCH.
Middle Years Declamations
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Declamations returns on Thursday, March 19, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm in the Soundview Performing Arts Center. This beloved tradition is a fully student-produced live variety show that showcases the creativity, courage, and talent of our MYP students. It’s one of the highlights of the year and truly a can’t-miss event for our entire community!
Audience members are invited to arrive between 4:15 pm and 4:25 pm to allow for a prompt 4:30 pm start. Please note that students who are not performing must attend with an adult and arrive during the designated audience arrival window.
We look forward to celebrating our students and sharing this special evening together!
Around the world and in different communities, March is a month of recognition and awareness:
Curious about this week’s recognition and awareness days? You can explore the full list on our website.
Welcome back, everyone!
Warmly,
Chrissy Sinclair
Interim Head of School
One more thing…
On February 27, 1922, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld women’s voting rights in Leser v. Garnett, affirming the constitutionality of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Court unanimously rejected arguments that the amendment had been improperly ratified, firmly establishing its legal standing.
This decision was historically significant because it protected the hard-won gains of the women’s suffrage movement and ensured that women’s right to vote could not be undermined by state-level challenges. By reinforcing the amendment’s legitimacy, the ruling strengthened women’s full participation in American democracy and marked a pivotal step toward greater gender equality under the law. Read about this eve
